SPOTO Releases Top 10 IT Certifications to Advance Your IT Career in 2019

As a network engineer that has more than ten years of work experience, I often contact people of different occupations, including network engineers, programmers, students, sales, although positions are different, everyone who wants to join the IT industry wants to obtain IT certificates. But many people do not know which certificate is most useful, let's take a look at 10 most valuable IT certification in 2019. more info can be found in SPOTO WhatsApp study group.

 

10. CompTIA Security +

Global Knowledge based on the information display, CompTIA Security + Certificate holders certified average salary of $ 84,011, down from $ 87,666 last year.

The certification ensures that users can not only apply security concepts, tools and procedures for knowledge to deal with security incidents, we can also predict safety risks and make prevention. According to CompTIA, it said the foundation level, vendor-neutral certification is ideal for those aspiring network security experts as an entry certification.

This certification requires the user to show ability in the following areas: network security; compliance and operational security; threat and vulnerability; application, data and host security; access control and identity management; cryptography. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in IT administrators, focusing on safety and security have daily experience.

Global Knowledge in the survey, there are more than 900 North American respondents hold this certification.

9. Cisco Certified Network Associate Security

According to the information of Global Knowledge, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification average salary Security holders was $ 84,317, down from $ 84,652 last year.

This certification verifies that the user has mainly developed a security infrastructure, recognize network threats and vulnerabilities, mitigate security threats skills. The course emphasizes the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity of data and devices, confidentiality, and availability, and the ability to Cisco's security technology.

This certification is valid for three years, with a CCENT certification or ICND1 v3.0 (Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices). According to statistics of Global Knowledge, the certification holder of 17% of IT professionals are held, there are 250 respondents in North America to hold the certification in 2019 survey Global Knowledge's.

 

8. Certified Information Systems Auditor

According to the survey, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification holders average salary of $ 97,117, down from $ 110,689 last year.

CISA certification is designed to test candidate loopholes in management, to ensure compliance standards and IT services, as well as control of the company's proposed policies, processes and capabilities updates. The ISACA certification by the management, aimed at IT business system or ecosystem audit, control, monitor or evaluate personnel responsibilities to provide services.

CISA's history can be traced back to 1978, it has been awarded more than 13 million people. This certification requires at least five years of information systems audit, control or security experience, and to pass the exam only during two 16 - week year window.

In the survey of Global Knowledge, nearly 1,500 North American respondents hold this certification.

7. Cisco Certified Network Professional Security

According to the information display Global Knowledge, Cisco Certified Network Professionals (CCNP) Security certification holders average salary of $ 102,280, up from $ 100,891 last year.

This certification exam must be implemented by the holder of four security, including secure access, edge network security, mobile security and threat control.

Among them, safe access to the exam focuses on identity services and network access security; edge network security exam covers firewalls, with routers and switches, firewall functions; secure mobility exam covers remote access and site-to-site VPN; Threat Control exam covers a wide range of equipment, and how to design a secure network, email and network solutions.

Prerequisites for this certification include obtaining a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security certification or any Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification.

About 40 North American professionals told Global Knowledge that they hold a CCNP security certificate.

In the Global Knowledge survey, approximately 40 North American professionals surveyed held this certification.

 

6. Certified Ethical Hacker

According to the survey, the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification holder's average salary of $ 103,018, up from $ 102,482 in 2016.

Initiated and managed by the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) , the certification tests the ability of IT professionals to use hacking methods to identify vulnerabilities and vulnerabilities in end-user network defenses. Hackers want to compromise or steal information, but CEH fixes vulnerabilities that can be discovered.

Given the amount of attack, the amount of personal data at risk, and potential legal liability, Global Knowledge believes that the market 's demand for CEH certification is quite high.

More than 200 North American respondents hold this certification in the Global Knowledge survey.

5. Certified Information Security Manager

The survey, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification holders average salary of $ 105,926, down from $ 122,448 last year.

CISM certification is targeted at management, focusing on security strategies and evaluating existing systems and policies. Global Knowledge said that since its inception in 2002, more than 38,000 get ISACA CISM certification issued, making it a highly sought after, but by a relatively small number of accredited certification.

This certification requires at least five years of information security experience and at least three years of security management experience. In 2017, there are only two sixteen weeks to provide the certification exam.

Not only that, but it is necessary to accumulate credits every year to maintain CISM certification. In the Global Knowledge survey, approximately 385 North American respondents held this certification.

 

4. Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator

According to Global Knowledge, Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certified holders have an average salary of $ 106,452, up from $ 91,684 last year.

The ec-council certification verifies that users have the knowledge and skills to detect hacker attacks, properly obtain reports of crimes and prosecute cybercrime, and analyze future attacks. The certification focuses on forensic tools in the hardware and software fields, as well as expertise.

Global Knowledge found that CHFI certification provides ideal cybersecurity expertise for law enforcement officers, system administrators, security officers, defense and military individuals, legal professionals, bankers and security professionals.

In the Global Knowledge survey, approximately 25 North American professionals hold this certification.

3. Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

According to the survey, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certified holders have an average salary of $ 107,968 , down from $ 127,507 last year .

CRISC certification is designed for IT professionals, project managers, and others who identify and manage risk through appropriate information systems controls, managed by ISACA , covering the entire lifecycle, from design to implementation to ongoing maintenance.

To be CRISC Certified, you must pass the exam – the exam is only available during the two 16- week window each year – and has at least three years of experience in at least two of the four areas covered by the certification.

Since its launch in 2010, more than 20,000 people worldwide have received CRISC certification. More than 275 North American professionals hold this certification in the Global Knowledge survey .

 

2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional

According to the survey, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certified holders had an average salary of $ 109,965 , down from $ 118,179 last year .

CISSP is operated by (ISC)2 to provide vendor-neutral security expertise including security and risk management, communications and network security, software development security, asset security, security architecture and engineering, identity and access management, security assessment and Tests for testing and safe operation.

CISSP- certified holders must receive Continuous Professional Education (CPE) credits annually to maintain certification and must have at least five years of full-time, paid work experience in at least two of the eight computer security areas tested.

There are more than 122,000 global CISSP certification holders, of which about two-thirds in the United States. More than 920 North American respondents hold this certification in the Global Knowledge survey.

1. Certified Information Privacy Professional/US

 

Certified Information Privacy Professional / US (CIPP / US) certification holders average salary of $ 124,909, up from $ 116,622 last year.

This certification demonstrates a solid foundation for US privacy laws and regulations and a legal understanding of the transfer of sensitive personal data to/from the US, EU, and other jurisdictions. The certification, sponsored by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, has become an outstanding certification in the privacy field.

The CIPP/US exam consists of 75 multiple-score options, and candidates must earn 300 points out of 500 possible scores. The certification is valid for two years and professionals must complete a 20- hour continuous privacy education to maintain the certification.

In the Global Knowledge survey, approximately 20 North American respondents held this certification.

 

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